Saturday, May 06, 2006

A break

I posted something this morning, but on reflection I didn't like it so I have taken it down. My apologies to LJ, who was kind enough to leave a comment.

I am tired, mentally and physically. The words just won't come, the ones that do aren't good enough and I am not coping well with the pressure to keep the blog fed. It has stopped being the pleasure that it ought to be, so I am going to take a break from blogging until things start to flow again.

In the meantime, here's a photo of this year's blossom which has been heart-stoppingly beautiful. Much of it is a thing of the past now - we have had heavy rain today ....

Sorry for last post - had a horrible typo and pressed publish instead of preview.

I understand how you feel - every now and then, despite amazing blogger friendships, blogging becomes a responsibility rather than a pleasure. I've enjoyed your blog very much and, although I rarely comment (I'm not much good at words), I've come along with you for several months. Hope you get rejuvenated and return soon. I'll miss your writing and beautiful photos. Perhaps you would keep in contact by posting one of your beautiful photos, such as this one, every now and then? No need for words - the picture is beautiful in itself. All good wishes ...

Ai, Mary, by all means take a break. I know the feeling of not being able to write, or even to keep up with reading. I had a very long spell of that. Take the time and when you feel like returning you'll know. And we'll be here.